Hi there! I used a ink pad, sometimes I use distress inks others just general ink pads. This happens to be one from Hobbycraft a lilacs purple. I apply the colour very lightly to the centre after rubbing it off on a spare piece of paper. Then heavily ink the edges, personally I prefer to use a finger dauber to do this. Thanks for stopping by! There is a tutorial for these flowers. Sorry I haven't worked out how to do videos yet! Next project to work on. http://veritycards.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/flower-making-tutorial.html?m=0